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Celebrating Our Team

During the month of December, the City organization celebrated and recognized the hard work and dedication of many members of our City team. As I look back at the month’s activities, I am filled with pride and gratitude. At the final City Council Meeting of the year, three exceptional employees were honored After an incredible public service career spanning 57…

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Community Award Bear

2022 Community Awards – Call for Nominations

Each year, the City seeks nominations of the many worthy individuals and groups that have helped make our community better in some way, through our annual Community Awards Program. We have mixed things up a little for the 2022 awards, adding a Community Relations award in place of Safety, and incorporating a new diversity element to our Business Award. Now…

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Holiday Gift Wrap

Holiday Recycling Programs

The holiday season is a time for gathering to exchange gifts and enjoy meals with family and friends. A side product resulting from all the merriment each year is trash – lots of it. Read on for a summary of options for diverting various items from the landfill in the weeks ahead. Holiday Lights Recycling Program Available Through February 3…

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Blue Bricks

Community Center Photo Mosaic

While you might not have heard much in the way of updates about the UA Community Center in recent months, work is continuing behind the scenes to finalize the detailed designs in readiness for starting the construction bid process early in the New Year. If all goes according to schedule, we anticipate inviting the community to a groundbreaking ceremony this…

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Snow Plow

Winter Weather Updates

December 23, 2022 Update Solid Waste Services Will be Delayed by One Day the Week of December 26 for All Collection Zones We have been informed by Local Waste of the need to delay our Solid Waste collection services by one day next week for all collection zones. Their crews are not working today due to the extreme weather conditions, which pushes them…

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Community Award Bear

Community Awards Nomination

2022 Community Awards Each year, the City seeks nominations of the many worthy individuals and groups that have helped make our community better in some way, through our annual Community Awards Program. We have mixed things up a little for the 2022 awards, adding a Community Relations award in place of Safety, and incorporating a new diversity element to our…

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RITA Tax

Municipal Income Tax Filing Notice

All Upper Arlington residents are required to file an income tax return or a tax exemption form with the City by the mid-April deadline each year, regardless of whether any tax is due. Unfortunately, not all residents comply, despite receiving notices of this requirement. The City’s income tax administrator, the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA), has recently mailed administrative subpoena…

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New Fire Chief Named

The City is pleased to announce the selection of Christopher Zimmer to serve as Upper Arlington’s next Fire Chief. Currently serving as Assistant Fire Chief, Chris will assume his new role effective March 10, 2023, upon the retirement of the City’s current Fire Chief, Lyn Nofziger. “We selected Chris after an extensive search that attracted applications from around Ohio,” said…

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Construction Workers

2023 Capital Improvement Program

With Council approval of the City’s 2023-2024 budget, plans for the 2023 Capital Improvement Program are moving into high gear. As has been typical since the City expanded its program to 10 years in 2014, all signs indicate that 2023 will be another busy construction season. Read on for a summary of what’s on the schedule: Street Reconstruction Program Street…

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2022 Seasonal Employment Opportunities with UA Parks & Recreation

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is already looking ahead to next summer and the huge task of securing the many seasonal employees needed to run the City’s three outdoor pools, Northam Tennis, summer camps and more. Each summer, the City’s workforce expands by more than 175 temporary employees who fill the…

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City Council Approves Zoning Amendments to Office District off Henderson Road

Following an extensive public engagement and review process and an endorsement by the Board of Zoning and planning, at its December 5 City Council Meeting Council approved zoning amendments for a portion of the ORC Office and Research District located on the south side of Henderson Road. Recognizing that changing market forces and redevelopment trends are reshaping commercial districts in…

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Holiday Home Safety Reminders

We recently shared some basic holiday shopping tips and now it’s time to brush up on some home safety reminders as the Christmas and New Year week gets ever closer. If You Are Traveling for the Holidays Notify the Police Division of your plans by completing a Notice of Temporary Vacancy form on the City’s website, and officers will periodically…

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Wall Of Honor

2023 Wall of Honor Nominations Now Open

The Upper Arlington Wall of Honor program provides an opportunity to reflect on our community’s blessings by identifying and recognizing the many talented former residents who were dedicated to their community, the region or beyond, with outstanding achievements in the arts, professions, politics, science, education, sports, religion, commerce, philanthropy, public service or other notable fields. Past honorees have included cancer…

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Firefighters 4 Kids

Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive

9 am-2 pm, Saturday, December 10 Station 72, 3861 Reed Road It’s official. The holiday season has arrived. As you turn your focus to the task of gift shopping, in the spirit of the season of giving it’s important that we all remember those who are less fortunate than us. On Saturday, December 10, the City’s Fire Division is hosting…

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Proper Leaf Collection

End of Leaf Collection Program

The City’s leaf collection program is nearing its end. The timeframe for collection each year does not change since the Public Works Division must fit this service in with other seasonal services. Please follow these guidelines: The last day to rake leaves to the curb is Sunday, December 4. Place loose-raked leaves close to the edge of the street in…

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